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Albion Reserves one win from title
Nathan Elder's fine double kept Albion's hopes alive of securing the Pontin's Holidays Combination Central Division crown. The burly striker, still awaiting his first senior start for the club since he was plucked from non-league Billericay in January
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Thunder coach wants promotion
Double-winning coach Gary Smith today issued a final call for Worthing Thunder to move up a league. But time is running out both for Thunder and Brighton Cougars to turn any dreams of playing in the top-flight British Basketball League into reality.
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Moores to revive Freddie's flagging career
Sussex captain Chris Adams believes his former coach Peter Moores will revive the flagging fortunes of England duo Michael Vaughan and Andrew Flintoff. Moores is preparing for his first assignment after taking over from Duncan Fletcher following the
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Eagles rocked by Norris injury
Eastbourne Eagles are on the brink of an injury crisis as they prepare for their busiest weekend of the season so far. David Norris is almost certain to miss their sequence of three Elite League meetings in four nights after being pulled out of a guest
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Eastbourne Town go top of table
Eastbourne Town moved to within two wins of claiming the County League title when they beat Worthing United last night. A 3-0 away win sent Town to the top of the table, moving a point above Whitehawk. Ady Colwell's side complete their programme with
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Ten-man Hastings reach play-off final
Dover 0, Hastings 2. Ten-man Hastings reached the final of the division one south play-offs with manager Nigel Cane declaring: "My players are all heroes." United played just over an hour with a player short after Sam Adams saw red. But two-goal Ade
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Bowditch back on wanted list
Dean Bowditch could be back with Albion next season - but only on loan again. The Ipswich Town striker is among the Seagulls' summer transfer targets and a deal is on the cards, albeit on a temporary basis. Bowditch made a good impression during a loan
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Hospital recognised for low death rates
A hospital trust has been recognised for having among the lowest mortality rates in the UK. Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust chief executive Peter Coles told board members this week about the trust's success in the annual Good Hospital
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Murder suspect cleared
A man was today cleared of killing homeless alcoholic Matthew Heading. A judge ordered a jury to find Martin Keating not guilty of murder. The direction came after legal argument that there was no case to answer against Mr Keating. Two prosecution
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The Australian Pink Floyd, Brighton Centre, Brighton
There aren't many tribute acts who could sell their own range of T-shirts and charge fans almost £25 on the door. But with a reformation of the classic line-up still unlikely in spite of Live 8's brief reunion, the only way fans can get their Floyd fix
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Arson attack at day centre
A day centre has been devastated by an arson attack. St Anne's Day Centre in Kemp Town, Brighton has closed due to the fire, which started at 11.15pm last night and raged until 4am this morning. Dozens of service users had to be turned away when they
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Catchy rock tunes from the toy Beatles
McFly Dome Concert Hall, Brighton THESE toy Beatles may only know three chords but they can entertain. I've never heard a crowd scream so loudly and I've been at a children's Christmas party where Santa Claus failed to turn up. The "real" music world
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Speedway: Eagles star admits to night of frustration
Lewis Bridger today vowed to make up for his night of Arlington frustration in style. The Eastbourne Eagles star wants to win not one but two British Under-21 Championships after suffering semi-final frustration in his first crack at the event
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Athletics: Star Smithson's gone but young talent steps up
Brighton and Hove City proved there is life after talismanic thrower Claire Smithson as they kicked off the Southern Women's League campaign with a solid performance. Reigning national discus champion Smithson threw Brighton's preparations for
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Young people get cheaper bus fares
Bus fares are being slashed for young people in a bid to encourage greater use of public transport. From September 16 to 19-year-olds living in West Sussex and in full time education, will see fares reduced by half. Fares for children from five to 16
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New principal appointed at college
A new principal has been appointed to take charge of a college later this year. Phil Frier will takeover as head at City College Brighton and Hove in August following the retirement of current principal Ann Smith. Mr Frier will move from Sussex Downs
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Motorbike tests banned from urban roads
A European law which will prevent motorcyclists from taking their driving tests on urban roads has been branded "ludicrous" by a Sussex MP. Under an EU directive coming into force next year motorcyclists must perform an emergency stop at 50 kilometres
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New World Order - Brighton Town Hall, May 9 – May 19 (except Sun, May 13)
Performed in the subterranean police cells beneath the winding halls of old council chambers, New World Order takes a critical look at power and politics. The site-specific world premiere, commissioned and produced by Brighton Festival, is a collection
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School praised by inspectors
A secondary school has been praised by inspectors and is set to receive a glowing report. Ofsted officials visited Varndean School in Balfour Road, Brighton, last week and are understood to have rated the school as good with some outstanding features
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Does the web need tougher controls?
Footage of violent attacks taking place in Brighton have been posted on video sharing websites such as YouTube. The assaults are part of an increasingly disturbing trend among certain groups of teenagers to glorify violence. Here, David Lepper,
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The Maids - Old Ship Hotel, Brighton, May 11 - May 26
Controversial and challenging, The Maids is a dark theatrical fantasy which leads the audience on a winding physical and mental journey into an unseen world. Jean Genet's infamous play has been translated and re-invented by internationally-renowned
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Gang snatched cash from cab driver
A teenage gang snatched cash from a taxi driver. The group of five men and one woman got a taxi from the Trek 2 nightclub in Seaford and asked to be taken to Newhaven in the early hours of Saturday. The group got the taxi to stop at a bus stop on the
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Council pays up to £350 a day on healthy food consultants
Consultants are being paid between £300 to £350 a day to advise schools on healthy eating. A leading West Sussex County councillor said taxpayers would be outraged to learn of the cost at a time when the authority was cutting spending. Dr James Walsh
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Pint glass thrown at barmaid
A barmaid was left needing stitches after a man hurled a pint glass at her face. The 21-year-old victim was working at the Beachcomber pub in Dane Road, Seaford, when the attack happened at about 4.30pm on Sunday. She was taken to hospital where she
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Fans urged to back Falmer plans
Football fans are being urged to back Albion's bid for a new community stadium at Falmer. Communities secretary Ruth Kelly is currently reconsidering the club's bid to build the 22,000 seat arena, after the original decision to grant permission was quashed
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Bus passengers warned of children's parade disruption
Bus passengers are being warned of disruption to their journeys during a children's parade on Saturday. Last year the queue of buses was one of the more bizarre scenes of traffic mayhem as Brighton city centre became gridlocked while the children marched
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Britain's ugliest man gets starring role
Britain's "ugliest man" is to appear as restaurateur-from-hell Basil Fawlty in a new stage show. Aspiring actor Hilary Reeves, 47, a star of the Uglies Modelling Agency, has been described as having a face that "makes children cry" and being the spitting
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School could be named best in the country
A school could be named the best in the country just a year before it goes out of existence. Fishersgate First School has been named in a shortlist of three for the only annual prize the Department for Education and Skills (DfES) issues to individual
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Fluoride is a poisonous chemical
In your story "Parents must brush up on dental care" (The Argus, April 27), the head of oral promotion in Brighton and Hove Sandy Stillman states "a proper fluoride toothpaste needs to be used" in the battle against dental decay. Is Ms Stillman
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A uniform doesn’t make a policeman
I read with interest your story (The Argus, April 27) regarding the police officers and a mobility scooter. However, I would draw your attention to the glaring error in the first line of the report which states "a couple of police officers" They
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Don’t punish tradesmen with parking regulations
From a cyclist's and pedestrian's point of view I agree with rigorous parking attendants and parking regulations, which are a strong deterrent against shoppers and commuter motorists parking badly. But I do take issue with what I call ongoing
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Benefit of buses
I couldn't work out whether Steve Kennard is against bus and taxi lanes or the buses (and presumably taxis) that use them being run by private companies, or both (Letters, April 28). This month marks the 20th anniversary of a privatised Brighton
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New speed limit on road
A new speed limit has been approved for a busy road. The A22 Lewes Road will be 30mph continuously between Beeching Way and Park Lane in East Grinstead. It means the speed limit for the centre stretch of the road will be reduced from 40mph. The North
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Home defence
In response to Andy Richards (Letters, April 30), can I make it clear that as the Labour councillor for Hangleton and Knoll I have always defended council housing in the 34 years I have been a councillor. Indeed I followed my father, Councillor
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Good communication in the recycling box
After seeing the recycling lorry drive past our row of houses for the second week running, I caught up with one of the operatives to find out why our boxes were not being emptied. I was told we were leaving our recycling further than 6.5ft from
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Above criticism
In your article about the road traffic collision in St Leonards in October 2005 (The Argus, April 26) you quote the Sussex Police Federation criticising the IPCC Commissioner Mike Franklin. There are no grounds whatsoever for this. The crash
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Morale in decay
I am getting heartily fed up with unelected council bureaucrats telling us taxpayers how to throw our waste away. I agree that items which can be recycled should not be included with food waste, but in the same vein I object to them saying food
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Fighting the fat
I felt sorry for the poor theme park struggling to secure an essential team member (The Argus, April 27) but fear someone may have fallen victim to over-zealous PR. What are the restrictions on advertising positions based on size or weight? Airlines
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Looking for a New England
What would we do without The Argus, which provided space for our reputable local historian, Chris Horlock, to express his views on the New England Quarter development (The Argus, April 23). He is certainly not alone in his opinions. I dare say
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Tourists splash the cash
Record sums of cash are being spent by visitors to Brighton and Hove, council figures have revealed. In 2006 nearly eight million visitors spent £408m - £10m more than in the previous year - on accommodation, food, drink, transport and shopping. Spending
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Award-winning photographer commissioned to snap British icon
A photographer who won a national competition with an image of a stranger has been selected to take Sir David Attenborough's picture. Richard Boll, of Brighton, scooped the National Portrait Gallery's Photographic Portrait Prize last year for "Joe",
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Youngsters, three, gain karate belt
Two youngsters have certainly got all the right moves after gaining their first red belt in karate. Eastbourne toddlers Millie-Louise Thomas and Harry Gutsell, both three, have been training hard with the Sama Organisation, the South's largest martial
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Another Beat The Banks success story
A bus driver has reclaimed more than £2,000 in "unfair" fees from his bank. Stuart Matthews, who works for Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company, complained to HSBC about the amount it had charged him for going overdrawn. He added up the charges on
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Phoenix stolen from elevator
A £5,000 copper phoenix has been stolen from a listed elevator in Brighton. Builders working on the lift above the Concorde II club on Madeira Drive noticed a phoenix was missing. A second phoenix appears to have been unscrewed. The second one was not
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Man seriously hurt in crash
A man has been seriously injured in a car crash in East Sussex. The 25-year-old, of Crowborough, was driving a Rover Mini when the collision with a Ford Escort happened on the B2100 in Rotherfield. He was airlifted to hospital with serious leg injuries
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New hotel near airport
Sixty jobs are to be created with the opening of a hotel near Gatwick. The Tulip Inn hotel will be based at the Manor Royal business park in Crawley, which is two miles from the airport. The 204-bed development will be the largest hotel run by
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Woman suffers from rotating head
A woman suffering from a rare condition which causes her head to rotate to the left has pleaded for something to be done to raise awareness. Jackie Sloper from Bevendean said even nurses and doctors were unaware of the effects of dystonia, the incurable
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Bank charge customers fight back
The amount of unhappy customers complaining about bank fees has dramatically increased. Consumer watchdogs are being inundated with calls from people charged for going overdrawn. Banks have been accused of setting extortionate charges to boost their
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Terrorists in our midst
The leader of a British al-Qaeda cell has been jailed for at least 20 years for plotting a bombing campaign to rival the September 11 terror attacks. Omar Khyam, from Crawley, was an associate of July 7 plot ringleader Mohammed Sidique Khan and
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German bomber meets pilot who shot him down
A former German bomber pilot has travelled to Sussex to meet the RAF airman who shot him down. Willi Schludecker was on a raid on July 23/24, 1942, when his Bedford-bound Dornier was hit over the East Coast of England by cannon fire from a Beaufighter
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Clamping company a disgrace, says motorist
A controversial clamping company which has failed to honour a court order to pay back a £125 charge has been labelled a "disgrace". Tony Greenstein won a county court ruling against Security Core of Brighton Ltd after his wife Fiona's Rover 400 was clamped
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Khyam was key contact for London bomber
The full extent of MI5's knowledge of the July 7 suicide bombers and its failure to pursue them as priority targets can now be revealed. The truth about the failure of Britain's intelligence agencies to investigate the July 7 terror cell had to
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Row over Winnie the Pooh's home
The home of children's favourite Winnie the Pooh is under threat - from conservationists. High Weald, an area of outstanding natural beauty in which Pooh's Ashdown Forest home lies, is the scene of a controversial project to restore it to its pre-war
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Probe into garage fire
Investigations are continuing into the cause of a fire which destroyed a private garage early today. Fire crews were called to a house in William Street, Bognor, at around 3.35am to find the building well alight. The blaze was under control within 30
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Omar campaigners call for MP's support
Supporters of Guantanamo Bay prisoner Omar Deghayes want an MP to fly to Washington to plead his case. Campaigners from the Save Omar pressure group met Brighton Kemptown MP Des Turner on Saturday. Mr Deghayes, a Saltdean law student and Libyan national
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Union members strike today
Union members will hold a one-day strike today. Members of the Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) that represents civil servants has organised the strike followed by a two week overtime ban. Customs officers at all ports across Sussex and at
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Animal rights extremists targeted in raids
Police have raided 30 addresses linked to animal rights extremism across the UK and Europe. About 300 officers, including some from Sussex, were involved in the "substantial" operation, which was part of an investigation into criminal activity linked
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Hundreds sign petition to save bronze heads
More than 400 people have signed a petition calling for a set of controversial bronze heads to be saved. The names, including that of Worthing Borough Council leader Keith Mercer, were collected in several hours. Shoreham disabled artist Alison Lapper
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Chaos as Jordan misses trial of ex-nanny
Glamour model Jordan has plunged the trial of her exnanny from Brighton into chaos when she failed to appear in court as a witness. Jordan, real name Katie Price, was due to give evidence at Lewes Crown Court on the first day of a five-day trial
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Op girl's payout 'worth millions'
A teenager left brain-damaged after a heart operation 15 years ago has told of her relief after winning a compensation deal worth millions of pounds. Ella Blake, 16, of Clifton Place, Brighton, suffers from impaired emotional development and
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Councillor booed off stage at dinner
A councillor has been accused of trying to "hijack" a war veterans' reunion dinner to gain votes in this week's local elections. Lewes Town Council chair Marina Pepper was booed off stage at the Royal Sussex Regimental Association's annual reunion dinner
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Police crush mini-moto bikes
Police have begun crushing mini-moto bikes to rid the streets of their menace. People across Sussex say their lives are blighted by yobs of all ages riding machines at 50mph on streets and in public parks. Seaford police have started crushing the bikes
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Head found to lead new school after mergers
A headteacher has been appointed to lead a new primary which will incorporate a first school parents fought to save. Pippa Bird has been named head designate for the amalgamated school which will replace Fishersgate Community First, Manor Hall
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Hove seafront a disgrace, MP
Lib Dem party president Simon Hughes has expressed his disgust at the state of Hove seafront. Mr Hughes, MP for North Southwark and Bermondsey, visited Brighton and Hove yesterday in the run-up to this week's local elections. Touring with city Liberal
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Tributes paid to 'absolute gentleman'
Tributes have poured in for a businessman who dedicated his retirement to supporting the Brighton Festival and Sussex County Cricket Club. Friends and colleagues said Guy Walker, who died on Thursday aged 71, had been an "absolute gentleman" whose enthusiasm
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Councillor speaks of Alzheimer’s heartbreak
The head of a task force investigating the care given to people with Alzheimer's disease has spoken of her own heartbreak caused by the disease. West Sussex County Councillor Nola Hendon is chairing the group set up to look at how services can be developed
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Football bosses deny a takeover
Football club bosses have denied they are in takeover talks with a multimillionaire benefactor. The owners of Crawley Town Football Club yesterday quashed rumours that they would offload the club this summer, despite mounting speculation among fans
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Bakayogo a no-go for Albion
Albion manager Dean Wilkins today labelled the injury-plagued loan spell of Zoumana Bakayogo a "disaster". The young Ivory Coast full-back was signed on loan from Millwall in January for the rest of the season. He impressed Wilkins when he had a trial
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Jason Donovan, Dome Concert Hall, Brighton, Tue, May 1
There was tabloid frenzy when it was announced Jason Donovan was releasing an official autobiography. The Mail on Sunday announced there would be tell-all details about his relationship with Kylie Minogue, with an unnamed publishing executive claiming
